PIZZA HUT 12" Super Supreme Pizza, Hand-Tossed Crust & Diabetes
Moderate glycemic impact — consider portion size. Glycemic load of 16.1 per 100g.
✅ Nutrition data verified · GL 16.1/100g · GI 68.1 · TIER 3 ⚠️ GI: Subcategory Estimate
GI estimated from food subcategory average — not directly tested on this food. [1] [3]
Blood Sugar Response
Key Nutrition Data
Compared With Its Close Variants
The sugar figure here is the family ceiling — 3.7 per 100g, about 35% above the family average, where variants run 1.1-3.7 per 100g. Calories comes in low here — 243 per 100g, about 17% below the family average, against a 243-343 per 100g spread.
Verdicts split across the family: the gentlest option is Pan Crust (GL 18.8) and the heaviest is THIN 'N CRISPY Crust (GL 20.8); this one is eat in moderation. Within this PIZZA HUT 12" Super Supreme Pizza family (18 versions), GL per 100g spans 16.1 to 28.7 — the processing and fat content decide where each lands. Compare directly with Parmesan garlic, Pan Crust (3), Hand-Tossed Crust (5).
What to Watch For
⚠️ High Sodium
PIZZA HUT 12" Super Supreme Pizza, Hand-Tossed Crust provides 875mg of sodium per serving — significant relative to the ADA's daily recommendation of <2,300mg. High sodium intake can raise blood pressure, compounding cardiovascular risk in diabetes. If you eat this food, balance it with lower-sodium choices throughout the rest of the day.
ADA recommends <2,300mg sodium per day for most adults with diabetes. Diabetes Care, 47(Suppl 1), 2024.
Glycemic Load by Serving Size
| Portion | Weight | Carbs | Glycemic Load | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ Serving | 64g | 16.4g | 10.3 | Moderate |
| Standard Serving | 127g | 32.5g | 20.4 | High |
| Restaurant Portion | 254g | 65.1g | 40.9 | High |
GL ≤10 = Low (Friendly) · 11–19 = Moderate · ≥20 = High (Limit).
The page-level verdict is based on GL per 100g; this table shows how portion size changes the actual GL you get.
Foods to Try Instead
🍔 KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed
GL 0/100g — Low GL
Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed & diabetes →🍔 POPEYES, Fried Chicken, Mild, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed
GL 0/100g — Low GL
Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
POPEYES, Fried Chicken, Mild, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed & diabetes →🍔 KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed
GL 0.1/100g — Low GL
Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed & diabetes →🍔 KFC, Fried Chicken, EXTRA CRISPY, Breast, meat only, skin and breading removed
GL 0.2/100g — Low GL
Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
KFC, Fried Chicken, EXTRA CRISPY, Breast, meat only, skin and breading removed & diabetes →Related Fast Foods Options
🔴 Limit · GL 27.8/100g
🟡 Eat in Moderation · GL 17.5/100g
🔴 Limit · GL 28.7/100g
How to Include It
💡 Balance Sodium
Pair with low-sodium foods throughout the rest of your day. Fresh herbs and spices can replace salt as flavoring.
💡 Check Your Own Response
Individual blood sugar responses vary. Use a glucose meter to understand how this food affects you personally.
💡 Glycemic Load Over Glycemic Index
GL accounts for both the speed AND amount of carbohydrate, making it more practical for real-world eating than GI alone.
💡 Pair Carbs With Protein
Adding protein to a carbohydrate-containing meal slows digestion and helps prevent blood sugar spikes.
Questions People Ask
How does PIZZA HUT 12" Super Supreme Pizza Hand-Tossed Crust rate for blood sugar control?
PIZZA HUT 12" Super Supreme Pizza Hand-Tossed Crust is acceptable for diabetics when eaten mindfully. With a GL of 16.1, it's all about the serving size — half a serving is very different from a full one.
What is the glycemic load of PIZZA HUT 12" Super Supreme Pizza Hand-Tossed Crust?
GL = 16.1 per 100g for PIZZA HUT 12" Super Supreme Pizza Hand-Tossed Crust. For context: low GL is ≤10, moderate is 11–19, and high is ≥20. PIZZA HUT 12" Super Supreme Pizza Hand-Tossed Crust falls into the Moderate category.
How does PIZZA HUT 12" Super Supreme Pizza Hand-Tossed Crust affect blood sugar?
After eating PIZZA HUT 12" Super Supreme Pizza Hand-Tossed Crust, you can expect a moderate blood sugar response. The GL of 16.1 means a noticeable elevation. This can vary based on what else you eat with it.
Is the GI value accurate?
The GI of 68.1 for PIZZA HUT 12" Super Supreme Pizza Hand-Tossed Crust is estimated (Tier 3), not directly ISO-tested on this specific food. It is based on the weighted average GI of foods in the Fast Foods category from the International GI Tables (Atkinson et al., 2021). Actual GI may vary by variety, ripeness, cooking method, and individual response. We display estimated values with full transparency so you can make informed decisions.
Is the sodium level a concern?
PIZZA HUT 12" Super Supreme Pizza Hand-Tossed Crust contains 875mg of sodium per serving — well above the ADA's recommendation of <2,300mg daily. High sodium intake can raise blood pressure, compounding cardiovascular risk — the leading cause of death in people with diabetes. If you eat this food, balance it with lower-sodium choices during the rest of the day. Fresh herbs, spices, and citrus can replace salt as flavoring.
Where This Data Comes From
Data Tier: TIER 3 — estimated from category average
Glycemic Index (GI): 68.1 — subcategory_avg:Fast Foods. Source: International GI Tables (Atkinson, Brand-Miller et al., Diabetes Care, 2021). University of Sydney GI Research Service.
GL (per serving, 127.0g) = 16.1 × 127.0 ÷ 100 = 20.4
Nutrition Data: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy Release (April 2018). FDC ID: 173281. Data are in the public domain (CC0 1.0).
GL Classification: ≤10 = Low (Low GL), 11–19 = Moderate (Eat in Moderation), ≥20 = High (Limit). Based on University of Sydney Glycemic Index Foundation classification.
⚠️ GI value is estimated, not directly ISO-tested on this specific food. Actual GI may vary by variety, cooking method, and individual glycemic response.
Cite this page: GlycemicWise. “PIZZA HUT 12" Super Supreme Pizza, Hand-Tossed Crust — Glycemic Load & Diabetes Reference.” GlycemicWise, July 2026. https://glycemicwise.com/foods/pizza-hut-12inch-super-supreme-pizza-hand-tossed-crust/
Dietary reference — not medical advice. This page provides evidence-based dietary reference information for general educational purposes. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual blood sugar responses vary significantly. Always check your blood glucose to understand your personal response to foods, and talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian before changing your diet. Data sources are cited above and publicly available from the USDA and the University of Sydney Glycemic Index Research Service.